UPDATED WITH PHOTOS: Men tasered and arrested after ram-raid at Scarborough shop
Police in Scarborough have arrested two local men involved in a ram-raid incident at the Spar shop on Falsgrave Road.
It happened at around 2.15am on Monday March 7. A silver VW Golf car was reversed into the front of the premises.
Unfortunately for the suspects, officers from the Firearms Support Unit were patrolling nearby and they arrived while the incident was ongoing.
The men, aged 50 and 42, were arrested at the scene on suspicion of burglary after being tasered.
They are currently being held in custody for questioning while enquiries are ongoing in and around the shop.
The shop's door and main window were badly damaged, with a large hole in the window.
The outside ATM cash machine was unaffected and remains available to use. The shop is open as normal.
When asked by The Scarborogh News, shop staff declined to comment.
Witnesses or anyone with information that could assist the investigation should contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 1, and speak to the Force Control Room, quoting reference number 12220039336.
If you would prefer to remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
Quote reference number 12220039336 when providing details.